By Simon Hawking.

Foodbank Use in Lincoln has reduced by 20% compared to last year. We ask the important question: why?

This season, we’re sharing powerful stories from those impacted by the work of and Acts Trust, and we need your help to make a difference.

Today we are shining a light on the Restore project and the brilliant impact it makes through the courses.

“Thanks Acts, it’s made a difference. I did the CAP course, it’s amazing and it has given me confidence in myself.”

 What can you do? Your donations help provide food, support, and hope to families in need right here in our community. Each donation, big or small, goes directly to filling empty shelves and lifting heavy hearts.

Every Story Counts
Every can, every coin, every pound you give helps another family write a story of resilience and hope. Let’s make this #SeasonOfStories one to remember.

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This season, we’re sharing stories from people in our community whose lives have been impacted by the support of Acts Trust. Today, we’re honored to introduce you to one of our Night Light Cafe guests.

“If I didn’t come I would be stuck at home looking at the four walls and going stir crazy.”

Through Night Light Cafes our guest has received more than essentials; they found encouragement, guidance, and community support that helped them regain confidence and hope. 

Join us in creating more stories. This Season Of Stories, your support for Acts Trust means hope, resilience, and a second chance for the people in our community. Support Acts Trust Today!
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Since opening our Night Light Cafés, we have had the privilege of partnering with BGU University and accommodating some of their students on work placements. Over the years, we have been gifted with some exceptional students, who have brought some much needed support to our guests in the cafes. 

Over two years ago, as part of her Masters degree, one of our students looked at how a new cafe for the students could be opened on the campus at BGU and we were so excited that this came to fruition last year, thanks to University team partnering with Alive Lincoln North Church, who have their Sunday services there.  

Written by Bethan Lloyd:

As a charity working to empower local people to end poverty, we often reflect on the values that guide our work. While we embrace modern approaches to charitable giving and measure our impact through data and outcomes, there’s one traditional value that remains central to everything we do: honour. 

Honour often conjures outdated images of shiny-armoured knights on horseback rescuing damsels in distress, but what does honour mean in the context of our daily operations, and why do we hold it in such high regard?

How quickly time flies! We are nearing the end of school term 1 already. The start of a new academic year always brings about a fresh sense of reset and resilience to start the year off well. It might be that you have another go at your 2024 new years resolution – a final attempt to finally start going to the gym or start a new project or hobby. As the days grow shorter and the weather starts to turn dark, cold and wet it can be easy for this fresh resilience to wither away quickly. That’s why it is so important to remember your why. Why you do what you do and why you want to achieve a certain goal.

Welcome, dearest reader, to the Alive Café.

The Alive Cafe is a place where all is welcome, we would love for you to join us! Here’s what we have on each day of the week:

Step in on a Monday afternoon to the soft chatter of conversation as friendships are formed over crafts and spontaneous singing. Our Craft Club isn’t just a space to get creative; it’s a gathering of people and friendship. Crafting more than just art but also connections. It’s a time for companionship where creativity meets community.

In our fast-paced world, finding small yet meaningful practices that enhance our well-being is essential. Two of my favourite activities are drinking tea and practising kindness. I have found these to be a powerful combination that can help to promote a positive feel to the day. 

With autumn well upon us, and September been and gone, we wanted to take the opportunity to talk about the topic of harvest.

In the agricultural county of Lincolnshire, food shapes our landscape. Or does our landscape shape food? Known for our flat lands and rich earth, Lincolnshire produces vast amounts of food for the entire country.

Enough to self-sustain, you may say, but still we see people in our city and county suffering from food poverty. How do we help stop this?

As the cost of food, utilities and living continues to rise, it’s tougher than ever for families to put food on the table. Our aim at Lincoln Community Grocery is to ensure that anyone struggling to feed their family has access to a good choice of affordable food.

Membership is £5.00 per year, and we offer a range of shops from £5.00 for 12 items up to £12.50 for 30 items.

The Community Grocery is about more than food. The £5.00 membership also gives free access to the courses running in store too. Whether looking to learn a new skill or want to meet new people, there will be something available for everyone.